Set in my Ways

Apparently, as I have gotten older, I have become a bit set in my ways. I enjoy routine. But sometimes I need to remind myself to step out of routine so I dont miss out on the important stuff.

Throughout my 20s and 30s I have gone on an annual beach trip with three of my best girlfriends. In the early years (pre kids and husbands, and ex husbands), we would throw stuff in a bag, crash on the couch and our biggest concern was who was bringing the brownies and libations.

As we got older, the needs and wants became more pronounced. Needing to work around kids schedules, and those of our budding careers. We all wanted to sleep in an actual bed and the wine needed to be well, above the bottom shelf...